Comparison

netool.io Pro2 vs AXIS Installer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

netool.io Pro2

This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
  • Network automation via SSH
  • Discovery Protocol
  • DHCP Detection
  • VLAN ID detection
  • PCAP Capture
  • ARP Scanning
Features
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This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning

About

AXIS Installer

Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.

Highlights
  • Find and configure network devices
  • Access product documentation
  • View live video during installation
  • QR code scanning for quick access
  • Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Features
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Device installation made easy. Find and configure Axis and third-party devices on your network and get access to all user manuals and installation guides conveniently from your pocket when installing Axis devices. Use AXIS Installer to scan the QR-code provided with the product in the box to quickly access the right product documentation. Key features: · Find and configure devices on your network · Quick access to product documentation · View live video while installing AXIS Installer replaces the current app for AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool. We update the app regularly. Install the latest version to get the newest features and improvements. Thank you for using AXIS Installer.

Screenshots

netool.io Pro24 screens
AXIS Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: netool.io Pro2 at 4.6 against AXIS Installer's 1.8. netool.io Pro2 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). AXIS Installer's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

netool.io Pro2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of netool.io Pro2's written reviews are positive against 25% of AXIS Installer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, AXIS Installer monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
netool.io Pro2 versus AXIS Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternetool.io Pro2AXIS Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNetool LLCAXIS Communications AB

Customer experience

netool.io Pro2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

AXIS Installer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

netool.io Pro2

No in-app purchases

None

AXIS Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is netool.io Pro2 free?
netool.io Pro2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AXIS Installer free?
AXIS Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, netool.io Pro2 or AXIS Installer?
netool.io Pro2 is rated higher. netool.io Pro2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AXIS Installer averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do netool.io Pro2 or AXIS Installer have ads?
Neither netool.io Pro2 nor AXIS Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, netool.io Pro2 or AXIS Installer?
netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, and AXIS Installer monthly. Most recently, netool.io Pro2 was updated on June 1, 2026 and AXIS Installer on September 16, 2026.

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